Fourth Term Debate Shapes 1940s U.S. Politics
Backstage talk focuses on the Fourth Term idea with Republicans wary and Roosevelt supporters confident no fourth term. The President aims to keep control of Congress in two remaining years, plans a Middle West swing in October, and faces patronage challenges as elections approach.
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Nazi Advance and Soviet Defense Mark World War II News
Russian high command reports a further Nazi push southwest of Stalingrad while German air forces attack Volga shipping and rail routes to Astrakhan. German losses include 2,000 officers and men as battles along the Don and near Leningrad continue amid Caucasus withdrawals.
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Allied Air Blows Hit Jap Airports In New Guinea
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes heavy toll on Japanese airfields in New Guinea as Allied air strikes intensify. Nelson warns of possible war production cuts while the U S plans to take control of truck and taxi operations.
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Raids on Britain From the Stratosphere
London discloses Germany has daylight bombing from high altitudes using subs atmospheric Junkers 86 P aircraft with diesel engines and pressure cabins. Heinkel 177 four motor bombers carry eight tons, while Focke Wulf 190 fighters dive coastal targets evading Spitfires.
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Allied bombing mounts heavy toll in New Guinea bases
Allied air strikes against Japanese positions in New Guinea continued with two Lae ground losses and 17 tons of bombs dropped on installations at the Lae airdrome. Ground action around the Owen Stanley range stayed patrol bound while Guadalcanal and Tulagi received reinforcements against Japanese sea and air opposition.
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Morgenthau defends voluntary war bond sales as essential
Secretary Morgenthau rejected claims that voluntary war bond sales are a failure. He said the Treasury will rely largely on voluntary lending for financing and noted volunteers nationwide support the program.
Gas Rationing Impacts 27 Million Drivers Nationwide
The nation faces widespread gasoline rationing as 27 million motorists adjust driving habits and endure discontent. President Roosevelt weighs Baruch committee findings proposing strict restrictions, with measures to be enacted "as rapidly as arrangements can be made." The piece also notes India's political tensions with Mohammed Ali Jinnah insisting on Pakistan for Moslems before provisional government talks.
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Varied Features Eleanor Roosevelt on Dogs and Landlords
Eleanor Roosevelt discusses the clash between housing needs and pet ownership, noting how busy city living and strict landlords complicate keeping dogs like a well trained Scottie. She also cites kitchen waste savings and aviation education in high schools and comments on an International Student Service assembly promoting peace and cross country collaboration.
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War Production Chief Warns of Cuts and Layoffs To Win War
Donald M. Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, warns the nation that production is not enough and shifts in material allotments will force layoffs. He says civilian material cuts and reallocation among war goods will balance war production and require workers to change assignments.
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Nickel redesign and Brazilian authority move disclosed
Secretary Morgenthau announced the new nickel will contain copper manganese silver and no nickel. Brazil plans a central autonomous authority with U S experts to oversee stricter economic measures across the country.
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Navy selects Clinton Oklahoma for $8 million aviation base
Navy Secretary Knox announced approval of Clinton Oklahoma as the site for an eight million dollar naval aviation training base. Verney Harrop of Toronto faced a fine after trying to obtain a ration card for a boy named William aged six, later found to be a dog.
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Laval Protests as British Advance in Madagascar
British forces push toward Tananarive in Madagascar while pro Axis French factions demand retaliatory blows against England. Laval denounces American support for the occupation and complains of insufficient defenses, while Hershey warns of large future drafts to meet manpower needs.
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No Audiences Hear Five Daily Concerts in Naubat Hall
A group of hereditary musicians in Bihar continues a 400 year old tradition performing five concerts daily inside Naubat Hall despite the fortress ruins and lack of any audience.
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